Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c3 (b5)
c9-05455Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
15. Nxc3 Bb4 16. Bd2 Bxc2 17. Nd5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc6, then Bb5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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