Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c1 (d3·2)
c9-06993Puzzle 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
11. Nc1 e5 12. f5 Na6 13. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- pawn to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead e5, then f5 and you stay on top.
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