Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d3 (b4)
c9-07869Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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. Nd3 Nd6 12. Be5 O-O 13. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- bishop to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Nd6, then a4 and you stay on top.
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