Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a8 (f3·3)
c9-06998Puzzle 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
9. Bxa8 h4 10. Bf3 Nc6 11. Qe2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a8 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Bxc6 and you win the bishop.
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