Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (f1·2)
c9-00969Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
15. Ba6+ Rb7 16. Bxb7+ Qxb7 17. Nxb7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.9).
- Spot on — bishop to b7 (+7.9).
- Strong! knight to b7 is the sharp choice (+8.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rb7, then Bxb7+ and you win the rook.
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