Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (c3·2)
c9-02226Puzzle 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
11. Nxd5 O-O 12. Nxb6 cxb6 13. Ne4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (+6.5).
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qg8, then c4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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