Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a2 (b1·5)
c9-27890Puzzle 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
16. Ba2 Nxd6 17. Bxf7 Nxe4 18. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: bishop to f7 (+3.4).
- Strong! bishop to e8 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nxd6, then Bxf7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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