Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a8 (a4·4)
c9-20910Puzzle 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
6. Qxa8 Rxa8 7. g3 Ra2 8. dxc3
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on a8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxa8, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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