Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to e5 (a1·16)
c9-06109Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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
5. Bxe5 a5 6. a3 O-O 7. Ba1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- pawn to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to a1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead a5, then Ba1 and you win the knight.
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