Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a2 (b1·2)
c9-07582Puzzle rating: 1102Theme: 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. Qxa2 d5 10. O-O Nc4 11. Rd1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Ng3 and you win the bishop.
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