Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a5 (d2·2)
c9-12913Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
18. Bxa5+ Rc7 19. Bxc7+ Qxc7 20. Nxc7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (+2.8).
- Stunning! knight to c7 gives up material but you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rc7, then Bxc7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #206.
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