Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c4 (e3·3)
c9-05535Puzzle rating: 1122Theme: 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
8. Nc4 Qf8 9. Nxb6+ Kc7 10. Nxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: knight to b6 (+2.7).
- Stunning! knight to a8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf8, then Nxb6+ and you win the bishop.
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