Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (e2·6)
c9-27384Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
15. Ba6+ Rxa6 16. Qxa6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to a6 (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxa6, then Qxa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #893.
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