Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h7 (h5·6)
c9-16267Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
23. Qh7 Nxd3+ 24. exd3 exd6 25. Qxg8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — pawn to d3 (#5).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxd3+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #272.
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