Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c2 (a3)
c9-02182Puzzle rating: 1129Theme: 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. Nxc2 O-O 14. Kb1 Nc6 15. Ka1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to a1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Kb1 and you win the rook.
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