Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a3 (c1·6)
c9-11513Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Qa3+ Re7 12. Qxa7 d5 13. Qxb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: queen to a7 (+3.2).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re7, then Qxa7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #192.
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