Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c2 (d4)
c9-01325Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
15. Nc2 O-O 16. h4 Bf4 17. b3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- pawn to h4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead O-O, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
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