Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a3 (b2·3)
c9-06860Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
13. Bxa3 Bxc6 14. O-O-O h5 15. Qg1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g1 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bxc6, then Qd2 and you stay on top.
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