Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a8 (e4·3)
c9-03620Puzzle 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 O-O 10. Qg2 bxc4 11. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a8 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- queen to g2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Nxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #448.
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