Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a3
c9-01158Puzzle 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
5. Bxa3 g5 6. f5 O-O-O 7. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a3 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- pawn to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then g5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #833.
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