Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a2 (b1)
c9-04711Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
5. Qxa2 g5 6. Nd3 gxf4 7. gxf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nac7, then Bd4 and you win the bishop.
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