Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d2 (f1·2)
c9-07803Puzzle rating: 1107Theme: 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. Nd2 O-O-O 12. Bxd8 Rxd8 13. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — bishop to d8 (+3.2).
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead O-O-O, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
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