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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (d1·4)

c9-18719
Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

10. Qh5+ g6 11. Rxg6 Qh4 12. Rxe6+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
  • Well found: rook to g6 (+7.0).
  • Strong! rook to e6 is the sharp choice (+7.0).
  • You win decisive material (+7.0).
  • If instead g6, then Rxg6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #614.

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