Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a7 (g1·2)
c9-21117Puzzle 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
3. Qxa7 Qh4+ 4. g3 Qxh2 5. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — pawn to g3 (+2.8).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qh4+, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #357.
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