Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (b7·7)
c9-18653Puzzle 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
11. Qa6 Nb5 12. Nb3 O-O 13. e3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e3 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead e5, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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