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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to b2 (d3·2)

c9-02278
Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

8. Nxb2 Bb5 9. Rf3 Nd7 10. Rb1

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • rook to f3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to b1.
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Bb5, then Rf3 and you win the knight.

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