Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h7·7)
c9-20434Puzzle 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
15. Qg7 Rg8 16. Qh6 e4 17. Ng5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- queen to h6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g5.
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Rg8, then Qh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #872.
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