Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c7 (b5·4)
c9-00216Puzzle 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
12. Nxc7 Bxc4 13. Qxc4 dxc4 14. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (+5.4).
- Strong! knight to e8 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxc4, then Qxc4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #517.
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