Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h3 (h8)
c9-16171Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
13. Qh3 e5 14. g4 fxg4 15. fxg4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (+3.3).
- Precise: pawn to g4 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead e5, then Ne2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #918.
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