Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (c6·2)
c9-22046Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
15. Qa6+ Rb7 16. Nc5 Qg2 17. Qxe6+ Nd7 18. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: knight to c5 (#5).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (#4).
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rb7, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #849.
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