Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c5 (d3·8)
c9-13462Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Nxc5 Rh5 15. Bf3 Bb6 16. Bxh5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! bishop to h5 gives up material but you are winning (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rh5, then Bf3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #493.
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