Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a8 (e4·2)
c9-02036Puzzle 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
9. Bxa8 a5 10. c4 a4 11. Bd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a8 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+2.3).
- A natural move: bishop to d5.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead a5, then Rc2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #264.
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