Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d8 (a5)
c9-01280Puzzle rating: 1114Theme: 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
12. Bxd8 d5 13. e3 h3 14. Ba5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d8 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead f6, then e3 and you win the rook.
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