Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (a1·11)
c9-07670Puzzle rating: 1119Theme: 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
11. Qxg7 a5 12. Nxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Spot on — knight to a5 (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a5, then Nxa5 and you win the bishop.
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