Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a8 (h1·6)
c9-03050Puzzle 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
4. Bxa8 c6 5. O-O g5 6. e3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a8 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+2.6).
- A natural move: pawn to e3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c6, then Bb7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
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