Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d2 (f3)
c9-06165Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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. Nd2 Qa7 9. c3 d5 10. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qa7, then c3 and you stay on top.
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