Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a2 (e2)
c9-19691Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
14. Qxa2 Qc6 15. Kb2 Rd8 16. b5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qc6, then Kb2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #253.
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