Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h2 (g1·2)
c9-26330Puzzle 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
14. Qxh2 O-O 15. Ne4 Bxd5 16. Nxf6+ Rxf6 17. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — knight to e4 (+3.6).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (+3.9).
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Ne4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #640.
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