Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a4 (d1·14)
c9-24676Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
8. Ba4 O-O 9. Nc5 Qc8 10. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b8 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #497.
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