Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (a1·9)
c9-23648Puzzle 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
5. Qxg7 d5 6. Nd3 Nd7 7. g3 Nf6 8. Qxh6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Nd3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #15.
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