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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d4 (b3·21)

c9-10329
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

12. Nd4 Nd7 13. Ne6+ Bxe6 14. fxe6

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
  • Spot on — knight to e6 (+3.4).
  • Strong! pawn to e6 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.4).
  • If instead d5, then O-O and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #45.

Explore position #45

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