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Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (d3)

c9-01916
Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Bxa6+ Nxa6 16. Rxf6 Nh6 17. Bd2

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
  • Spot on — rook to f6 (+5.3).
  • A natural move: bishop to d2.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Nxa6, then Rxf6 and you win the queen.

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