Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c1 (a2)
c9-20737Puzzle 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
23. Nc1 Rd5+ 24. Kc2 Nc6 25. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Rd5+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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