Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a1 (b2)
c9-10995Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Qa1 O-O 12. O-O d5 13. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead O-O, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #693.
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