Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a8 (h1·9)
c9-05545Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
6. Qxa8 e4 7. Qxb8 h6 8. Ne5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (+4.4).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e4, then Ne5 and you win the bishop.
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