Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a8 (b7·4)
c9-07351Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
3. Qxa8 f5 4. Nc3 e4 5. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead f5, then Nc3 and you win the rook.
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