Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c4 (e3·8)
c9-13400Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
17. Nxc4 Qxc4 18. bxa6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — pawn to a6 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qxc4, then bxa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #139.
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