Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d2 (b1)
c9-05946Puzzle rating: 1157Theme: 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
13. Nd2 Bg5 14. Qg2 O-O-O 15. h4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- queen to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Bg5, then Qg2 and you stay on top.
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