Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d3 (e5)
c9-05344Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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
12. Nd3 d5 13. cxd5 Bd7 14. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+3.9).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead b5, then Na3 and you stay on top.
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