Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (b7·4)
c9-13773Puzzle 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
7. Qa6 c4 8. Na5 Bd5 9. e4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — knight to a5 (+2.9).
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead c4, then Na5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #376.
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