Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a2 (a1·4)
c9-07155Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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
7. Qxa2 f5 8. exf5 Nf4 9. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+6.3).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then exf5 and you win the bishop.
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