Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a5 (e1)
c9-06091naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
4. Qxa5 d6 5. Qe1 e5 6. e4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- queen to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b6, then Qe1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
SP-325 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
Explore position #325Similar puzzles
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