Attack on the uncastled king: knight to b2 (d1)
c9-08562Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
13. Nxb2 Qa3 14. Ne2 b5 15. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- knight to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qa3, then f5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #824.
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