Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c4 (a5)
c9-05567Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
10. Nc4 c5 11. e4 Bg7 12. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead c5, then e4 and you stay on top.
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