Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c2 (e1·6)
c9-12764Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
13. Nc2 Qe6 14. Ke1 Qb6 15. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+6.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rf6, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #239.
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