Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (b7·3)
c9-06552Puzzle rating: 1096Theme: 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
9. Qa6 O-O 10. c3 Rc6 11. e4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead O-O, then c3 and you stay on top.
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