Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a7 (f2·2)
c9-06319Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
9. Bxa7 Nxa7 10. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxa7, then Qxa7 and you win the bishop.
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