Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d2 (b3·2)
c9-07886Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
12. Nxd2 Bxd3 13. Bxd3 bxa4 14. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (+5.6).
- Precise: king to e1 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Bxd3, then Bxd3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #125.
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