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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c5 (b3·15)

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Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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

13. Nxc5 Nd6 14. Qf3 Rg6 15. Rh1

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • queen to f3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (+3.3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Rd8, then Qf3 and you win the bishop.

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