Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a5 (e1·5)
c9-04493Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
4. Bxa5 Nc6 5. Bd2 Ng6 6. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — bishop to d2 (+5.4).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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