Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d7 (b8)
c9-12022Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
20. Nd7+ Ke7 21. Qe3 Rc8 22. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- queen to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to h8 is the top choice (+11.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #44.
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