Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a4 (b3·7)
c9-04679Puzzle 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
6. bxa4 Bxd4 7. O-O Nd6 8. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a4 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+5.6).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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