Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a4 (g4)
c9-13520Puzzle rating: 1890Theme: 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
16. Qa4 Kc8 17. Qd7+ Kb8 18. Bxe7 a5 19. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a4 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Well found: queen to d7 (+7.2).
- Strong! bishop to e7 is the sharp choice (+7.4).
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #463.
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