Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a4 (d1·3)
c9-01267Puzzle 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
7. Bxa4 Ra8 8. b3 b5 9. cxb6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ra8, then Bxe8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #489.
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