Attack on the uncastled king: knight to a2 (c1·6)
c9-07927Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
4. Nxa2 O-O 5. O-O Nd6 6. Kh1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to h1 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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