Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (c3·24)
c9-09866Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
3. Nd5 f5 4. Nc7+ Kf7 5. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Well found: knight to c7 (+6.8).
- Precise: knight to a8 is the top choice (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead f5, then Nc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #14.
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