Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a4 (d1·5)
c9-08348Puzzle rating: 1098Theme: 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
5. Qxa4 O-O 6. O-O c6 7. Qa2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to a2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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