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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (f2·9)

c9-21877
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. 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.

Explore position #69

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