Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a4 (d1·2)
c9-03572Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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. Qxa4 b5 15. Qa7 O-O 16. Qe3
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.1).
- queen to a7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b5, then Qa7 and you win the knight.
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