Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (f1·6)
c9-19524Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
24. Qxg2 O-O 25. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Qxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #946.
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