Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (b1·4)
c9-18610Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Qxg6 O-O 9. Qg3 c5 10. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- queen to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nb6, then Qxh5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
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