Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a3 (c1·8)
c9-24164Puzzle 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
11. Qa3+ Ke8 12. Re1+ Qe6 13. Nxd4 Rxd4 14. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (+9.1).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (+8.9).
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+9.4).
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+9.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Re1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #576.
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