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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to a6 (b4·2)

c9-08533
Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

11. Na6 d6 12. Qxb8+

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to a6 keeps the pressure (#7).
  • Spot on — queen to b8 (#6).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead d6, then Qxb8+ and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #269.

Explore position #269

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