Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a2 (a1·6)
c9-07585Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
6. Qxa2 Ned6 7. O-O Nxe4 8. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a2 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ned6, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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