Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a2 (a1·3)
c9-05840Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
8. Qxa2 c5 9. fxe5 b5 10. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a2 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (+6.1).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then fxe5 and you win the bishop.
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