Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c3 (e2·2)
c9-06433Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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. Nc3 dxc5 9. dxc4
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.7).
- Well found: pawn to c4 (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead dxc5, then dxc4 and you stay on top.
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