Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (b5·13)
c9-11418Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
11. Nd6 Bf6 12. Nxe8 Bxh4 13. Nxc7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: knight to e8, and you stand better (+2.8).
- Stunning! knight to c7 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bf6, then Nxe8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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