Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a2 (b1·4)
c9-15264Puzzle 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
16. Ba2 Ne6 17. Nh6 Nf4 18. Nxf7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- knight to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ne6, then Nh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #936.
Explore position #936Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play