Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a8 (h1·21)
c9-06233Puzzle 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. Bxa8 d5 6. Bxd5 Qd7 7. Bg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a8 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+4.7).
- Precise: bishop to g2 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nbc6, then Bxc6 and you win the bishop.
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