Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (g1·6)
c9-26897Puzzle 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
7. Qxd4 Bxd4 8. Bh6 Ne6 9. gxh7 Bf7 10. Bxd5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on d4 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- bishop to h6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to h7 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- Brilliant! The bishop on d5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Bxd4, then Bh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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