Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a5 (e1·8)
c9-05287Puzzle rating: 1092Theme: 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 O-O 8. Bc3 e5 9. Bd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d2 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then Be1 and you win the bishop.
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