Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (f1·17)
c9-26561Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
13. Ba6+ Kd8 14. Bf6+ Re7 15. Rxd7+ Ke8 16. Qxc7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (#7).
- Strong! rook to d7 is the sharp choice (#6).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd8, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #350.
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