Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (g7·2)
c9-26466Puzzle 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
9. Qxg6+ Kd8 10. c4 bxc4 11. bxc4 Bg2 12. Nxf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to c4 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- Brilliant! The knight on f8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #579.
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