Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (h7)
c9-26179Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
17. Qh4 Qc7 18. Na6 Qd7 19. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: knight to a6 (+4.5).
- Strong! knight to b8 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc7, then Na6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #399.
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