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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (e2·3)

c9-06131
Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

7. Qxa6+ Kb8 8. g5 f5 9. f4

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
  • pawn to g5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to f4.
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Kb8, then g5 and you win the knight.

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