Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b8 (a7)
c9-01077Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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. Bxb8 bxa4 10. Qa7 axb3 11. Qxa8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on b8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+3.0).
- Well found: queen to a7 (+3.1).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead bxa4, then Qa7 and you stay on top.
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