Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (d3·6)
c9-21904Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Ba6+ Bb7 12. Bxb7+ Rxb7 13. Bxa3 exf3 14. gxf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: bishop to b7 (+4.6).
- Strong! bishop to a3 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- Best move. pawn to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bb7, then Bxb7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
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