Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (f1·18)
c9-27293Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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. Bxa6 Ba3+ 12. Kc2 d6 13. Bxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b7 is the top choice (+7.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ba3+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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