Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a5 (a4)
c9-13397naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
14. Qa5+ b6 15. Bxb6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b6, then Bxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #534.
SP-534 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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