Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a5 (e1·2)
c9-01424Puzzle 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. Bxa5 Nc6 6. Bd2 O-O 7. b4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b4 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Bd2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #201.
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