Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a2 (a1·5)
c9-07560Puzzle rating: 1093Theme: 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
4. Qxa2 Nf7 5. c3 a5 6. d3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a2 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d3 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf7, then Ng3 and you win the bishop.
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