Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a5 (c3·3)
c9-19967Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
22. Qa5+ Rb6 23. Qxb6+ Qxb6 24. Nxb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (+6.2).
- Strong! knight to b6 is the sharp choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rb6, then Qxb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #696.
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