Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a4 (a3·4)
c9-28263Puzzle 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
14. Qa4+ b5 15. Qxb5+ Rd7 16. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b5, then Qxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #92.
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