Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (c1·5)
c9-18659Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
13. Qh6 Qc7 14. Rxf6 Rxf6 15. Bxf6 Bxg6 16. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Well found: rook to f6 (+6.1).
- Strong! bishop to f6 is the sharp choice (+6.4).
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc7, then Rxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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