Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (f1·12)
c9-08678Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
11. Ba6+ Rb7 12. Qxd7+ Kb8 13. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#2).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rb7, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
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