Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c6 (d4·21)
c9-11541Puzzle 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
6. Nc6 bxc6 7. Bxc6+ Qd7 8. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (+4.1).
- Strong! bishop to d7 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxc6, then Bxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #159.
Explore position #159Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play