Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h7 (b1·3)
c9-27112Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
25. Qh7+ Kf8 26. Ba3+ Rd6 27. Re1 Be6 28. Bxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
- Well found: bishop to a3 (+7.7).
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then Ba3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #102.
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