Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (h7·3)
c9-17465Puzzle 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
15. Qg6 Rxh1+ 16. Bxh1 fxg5 17. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to h1 (+2.8).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Rxh1+, then Bxh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #23.
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