Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a4 (d1·9)
c9-07223Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
7. Bxa4 b5 8. Bc2 bxc4 9. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead b5, then Bb3 and you win the bishop.
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