Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a8 (h1·11)
c9-06787Puzzle rating: 1092Theme: 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
5. Qxa8 d5 6. e3 h5 7. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Qxa7 and you win the bishop.
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