Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a4 (c2·4)
c9-12206Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
17. Ba4 Nd3+ 18. Kf1 Qxa4 19. Qxa4+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to a4 is the sharp choice (+7.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd3+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #502.
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