Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (c2·2)
c9-23304Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qxg6+ Kf8 11. Nh6 Bd5 12. Nf5 Rg8 13. Qxh7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- knight to h6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to f5 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kf8, then Nh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
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