Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (c3·16)
c9-08523Puzzle 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
14. Nxd5 f5 15. Bd4 Bxd4 16. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Bd4 and you win the knight.
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