Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a3 (a1·3)
c9-08581Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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. Qxa3 Ne4 10. Ng3 e5 11. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — knight to g3 (+4.4).
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne4, then d3 and you win the bishop.
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