Attack on the uncastled king: knight to a3 (b5·2)
c9-08407Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
6. Na3 Nxf4 7. dxc6
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to a3.
- Spot on — pawn to c6 (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Nxf4, then dxc6 and you stay on top.
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