Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a2 (b1·2)
c9-06144Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
8. Bxa2 gxf5 9. Nxf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead gxf5, then Nxf5 and you win the bishop.
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