Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c4 (b2)
c9-03420Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
9. Nxc4 b5 10. Nxd6 Bxh1 11. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: knight to d6 (+3.3).
- Strong! knight to e8 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead b5, then Nxd6 and you win the knight.
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