Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g5 (g3·2)
c9-21878Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
18. Qxg5 Bxg5 19. Bd5 Nf4 20. Bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (+4.6).
- Strong! bishop to c4 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxg5, then Bd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #379.
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