Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a4 (a3)
c9-21431naming 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
9. Qxa4 Bxc1 10. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: king to c1 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bxc1, then Kxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #239.
SP-239 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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