Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (e3·2)
c9-25337Puzzle 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
13. Qxh6 f6 14. Nb4 Nf5 15. Qxh5 Qxh5 16. Bxh5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- knight to b4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to h5 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead f6, then Nb4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #33.
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