Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a7 (b6)
c9-20675Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
9. bxa7 Rf6 10. a8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a7 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- pawn to a8 develops smoothly.
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Rf6, then a8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
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