Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (e2·7)
c9-15634Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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+ Nxa6 8. Bxa6+ Kb8 9. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to a6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxa6, then Bxa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #538.
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