Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a8 (g2)
c9-08241Puzzle 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
8. Qxa8 Nc4 9. Nb3 c6 10. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc4, then Nb3 and you win the bishop.
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