Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c6 (e5·6)
c9-06986Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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
11. Nxc6 Bxc5 12. Nxd8 Bd6 13. Nc6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Spot on — knight to d8 (+7.4).
- A natural move: knight to c6.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxc5, then Nxd8 and you win the queen.
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