Attack on the uncastled king: knight to a7 (b5·2)
c9-03826Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
5. Na7 Bb7 6. Nxc8 Bxc8 7. g4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a7 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — knight to c8 (+3.1).
- A natural move: pawn to g4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Bb7, then Nxc8 and you win the rook.
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