Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d4 (f3·7)
c9-06653Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
5. Nxd4 Qxd5 6. Be3 Nf6 7. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (+3.6).
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qxd5, then e3 and you stay on top.
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