Attack on the uncastled king: knight to b5 (a3·5)
c9-07176Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
8. Nxb5 d5 9. Nd2 Qd7 10. Na3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- knight to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to a3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then c4 and you win the bishop.
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