Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c6 (d4·4)
c9-06603Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
6. Nc6+ Rxc6 7. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: bishop to h8 (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxc6, then Bxh8 and you win the queen.
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