Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c2 (e1·5)
c9-20334Puzzle 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 Ba5 16. Rxa4 Nd2 17. Ba6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — rook to a4 (+3.6).
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qe6, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #269.
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