Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c1
c9-01883Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
14. Nxc1 Qc7 15. Na4 exd5 16. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- knight to a4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc7, then Nd3 and you win the rook.
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