Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (e2)
c9-02911Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
13. Qxa6 Rb8 14. Nb5 Bc5 15. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (+2.7).
- Stunning! bishop to f6 gives up material but you are winning (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bb4, then Nb5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #242.
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