Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a5 (a4·2)
c9-19333Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
6. a5 Bxf2+ 7. Kxf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: king to f2 (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bxf2+, then Kxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #277.
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