Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a5 (c5)
c9-02860Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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. Qxa5 Bxc4 15. Rb1 Qxb1 16. Nxb1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- rook to b1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to b1 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxc4, then Rb1 and you stay on top.
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