Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c5 (b3·15)
c9-09012Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. Nxc5 Qe7 18. Bxb7+ Kd8 19. Na6 fxg3 20. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — bishop to b7 (+1.9).
- Precise: knight to a6 is the top choice (+2.1).
- Best move. bishop to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe7, then Bxb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #543.
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