Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a4 (d1·15)
c9-26580Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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 Qd7 9. Nxc7+ Bxc7 10. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (+3.8).
- Precise: bishop to d7 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd7, then Nxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
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