Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a7 (b8·2)
c9-12773Puzzle 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
4. Qa7 e5 5. d3 exf4 6. Bxf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead g5, then f5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #261.
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