Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d1 (f2)
c9-03047Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
10. Nxd1 Nxb1 11. c3 e4 12. Bc4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Nxb1, then c3 and you stay on top.
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