Attack on the uncastled king: knight to b4 (d3·8)
c9-05914Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
11. Nxb4 e5 12. Be2 Nxf4 13. Ba6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to e2 (+4.1).
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead e5, then Be2 and you win the bishop.
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