Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a7 (a6·5)
c9-23239Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
16. a7 Nb6 17. a8=Q+ Nxa8 18. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — pawn to a8 (+3.1).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nb6, then a8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #681.
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