Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (f1·11)
c9-07115Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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. Bxa6+ Kd8 6. Bb5 e5 7. Qf1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (+6.0).
- A natural move: queen to f1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd8, then Bb5 and you win the bishop.
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