Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a5 (d8)
c9-17287Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Ba5 h5 12. e4 Rh6 13. Qc4+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead h5, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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