Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a6 (a5·3)
c9-15794Puzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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. a6 Qe7 17. Rb8+ Kxb8 18. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe7, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #350.
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