Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c4 (e3·6)
c9-08495Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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
14. Nxc4 Qd7 15. O-O Nxc4 16. Ng5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g5.
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Nc5, then Nxb6 and you win the rook.
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