Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a1 (c1·2)
c9-15887Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qxa1 exd4 17. Bxd4 O-O 18. bxc4 Rxf5 19. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+3.0).
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead exd4, then Bxd4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #412.
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