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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c1 (b3·2)

c9-07490
Puzzle rating: 1129Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Nxc1 f5 6. Bg7 Bd5 7. e4

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • bishop to g7 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to e4.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead f5, then Bg7 and you win the queen.

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