Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (h4·2)
c9-25297Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
16. Qh8+ Kf7 17. Rh7+ Ke8 18. Qxf8+ Kxf8 19. Rxd7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.0).
- Well found: rook to h7 (+6.1).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (+6.3).
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf7, then Rh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #37.
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