Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d2 (f3·3)
c9-07632Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
16. Nd2 O-O 17. Nc4 Qc5 18. h3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- knight to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead O-O, then Nc4 and you stay on top.
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