Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g4 (a4)
c9-16625Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
21. Qxg4 Qxg2+ 22. Qxg2 Bxg2 23. Bxf8 Kxf8 24. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — queen to g2 (+5.7).
- Strong! bishop to f8 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxg2+, then Qxg2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #1.
Explore position #1Similar puzzles
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