Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (g7·5)
c9-16798Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
15. Qh8+ Qf8 16. Qxh5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Qf8, then Qxh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #656.
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