Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (f4)
c9-03838Puzzle 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
13. Nxd5 Qd6 14. e5 Nxe5 15. d4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Qd6, then e5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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