Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a2 (a1·2)
c9-04012Puzzle 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. Qxa2 c5 7. e5 c4 8. exd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Be2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #397.
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