Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to b7 (a6)
c9-00529Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
10. Bxb7 O-O 11. Qe2 h6 12. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- queen to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a8 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Bxa8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #532.
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