Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a7 (a6)
c9-07018Puzzle rating: 1115Theme: 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. a7 Nc6 10. a8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a7 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: pawn to a8 (+3.7).
- You win decisive material (+3.7).
- If instead Nc6, then a8=Q and you win the pawn.
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