Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c6 (d4·3)
c9-06216Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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. Nxc6 O-O 12. Ra1 Qe8 13. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Spot on — rook to a1 (+6.1).
- Precise: knight to b8 is the top choice (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nb6, then Ra7 and you win the bishop.
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