Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c5 (d3·9)
c9-13634Puzzle 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
13. Nxc5 O-O 14. Nxd7 Rc8 15. Nxb2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: knight to d7 (+3.1).
- Precise: knight to b2 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead O-O, then Nxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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