Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c5 (b3·15)
c9-08646Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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. 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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