Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g1 (e3)
c9-16729Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
8. Qg1 h6 9. h3 Ne5 10. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: pawn to h3 (+3.4).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead h6, then h3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #644.
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