Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (f1·8)
c9-24943Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
8. Qa6 Bc6 9. Qxc6 Rb6 10. Qa8+ Rb8 11. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+2.4).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (+2.5).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc6, then Qxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
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