Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c5 (b7)
c9-11697Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
15. Nc5+ Kc7 16. Ba5+ Qb6 17. Qxb6+ Kd6 18. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: bishop to a5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Ba5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #682.
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