Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c7 (b5·9)
c9-07594Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
7. Nc7+ Ke7 8. Bg5+ f6 9. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Bg5+ and you stay on top.
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