Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (c4·3)
c9-06499Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
16. Nd6+ Kb8 17. Qxc7+ Ka8 18. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxc7+ and you win the bishop.
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