Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a8 (e4·9)
c9-20699Puzzle 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
15. Bxa8 Rxa8 16. Qe4 Re8 17. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a8 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- queen to e4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxa8, then Qe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #562.
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