Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a5 (d2·4)
c9-06758Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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. Qxa5+ b6 11. Qb4 O-O-O 12. Ne5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- queen to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b6, then Qd2 and you win the bishop.
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