Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a6 (f1)
c9-03350Puzzle 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
6. Qa6+ Kc7 7. Qb7+ Kd6 8. Rd3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- Well found: queen to b7 (+7.2).
- Strong! rook to d3 is the sharp choice (+6.6).
- You win decisive material (+6.6).
- If instead Kc7, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #920.
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