Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a7 (a8)
c9-05955Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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. Qxa7 O-O 7. N1d2 h5 8. g5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — knight to d2 (+3.1).
- A natural move: pawn to g5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead O-O, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
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