Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a3 (c1·4)
c9-07103Puzzle rating: 1105Theme: 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
17. Qxa3 Nc8 18. Qxf8 Nxf8 19. Nxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (+5.1).
- Strong! knight to e6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc8, then Qxf8 and you win the rook.
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