Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a7 (b8)
c9-06570Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
10. Qxa7 O-O 11. Qxc5 Nc7 12. Bf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (+3.5).
- A natural move: bishop to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Nxe4, then Bf2 and you stay on top.
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