Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (f1·9)
c9-06805Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
16. Qa6 Ba2+ 17. Kxa2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — king to a2 (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ba2+, then Kxa2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #861.
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