Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (f2·9)
c9-21877Puzzle 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
10. Qxh4 Rxd1+ 11. Nxd1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — knight to d1 (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxd1+, then Nxd1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #69.
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