Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c7 (b5·27)
c9-14228Puzzle 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
8. Nxc7+ Kf8 9. O-O Rd8 10. Nxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd7, then Nxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #326.
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