Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a8 (h1·7)
c9-03451Puzzle 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 Nc6 5. Bxc6 Bxc6 6. f3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a8 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+6.6).
- Precise: pawn to f3 is the top choice (+6.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc6, then Bxc6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #299.
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