Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c4 (a5·2)
c9-06894Puzzle 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
9. Nxc4 Qc7 10. d3 Bg7 11. Be4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Qc7, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
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