Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a5 (e1·7)
c9-05023Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
7. Bxa5 c5 8. O-O h5 9. Be1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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