Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d7 (a4·6)
c9-10744Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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. Bxd7+ Kf7 8. Qxa2+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to a2 (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxa2+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #317.
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