Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (d3·2)
c9-03542Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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. Bxa6 b5 10. axb5 Qc4+ 11. Kg1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (+3.7).
- Strong! king to g1 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then axb5 and you win the bishop.
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