Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a3 (c1·2)
c9-04650Puzzle 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
7. Qxa3 c5 8. O-O O-O 9. f3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f3 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Rc1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #594.
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