Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (f7)
c9-17369Puzzle 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
17. Qh5 Nb4 18. Nf3 Qg6 19. Qh2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (+2.3).
- A natural move: queen to h2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Nb4, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #955.
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