Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (e2·5)
c9-24500Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
12. Qa6+ Kb8 13. Nd7+ Nxd7 14. Ba7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to a7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #269.
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