Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to g2 (h1·13)
c9-20500Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
7. Bg2 Qh5 8. g4 Qxg4 9. Qh6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: pawn to g4 (+4.6).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qf5, then Qh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
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