Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a5 (e1·16)
c9-07501Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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
16. Bxa5 Rxa5 17. Rac1 Rc5 18. Ka1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to a1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxa5, then Rac1 and you win the queen.
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