Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f3 (e1)
c9-08640Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
9. Nf3 Be6 10. Nd5 Bxd5 11. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to d5 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead bxc5, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #423.
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