Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (g4·5)
c9-25993Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. g5 Qxh4 17. Rh1 Qxh1+ 18. Qxh1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: rook to h1 (+4.0).
- Strong! queen to h1 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxh4, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #816.
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