Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (b7·8)
c9-18475Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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 Bc4 9. Qxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bc4, then Qxa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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