Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (b7·6)
c9-17817Puzzle 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
8. Qa6 e5 9. e4 Nb4 10. Qa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: pawn to e4 (+2.8).
- Strong! queen to a5 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Nb4, then Qa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #94.
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