Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g1 (f1·2)
c9-17718Puzzle 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. Qg1 Nc6 18. Rh2 b5 19. Qxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — rook to h2 (+3.8).
- Precise: queen to g2 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd7, then Rh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #241.
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