Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c2 (b4)
c9-09767Puzzle 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
14. Nc2 Qxc4 15. Nba3 Qc5 16. g5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- knight to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qxc4, then Nba3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #275.
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