Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (e3·14)
c9-14541Puzzle 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
8. Nxd5 c6 9. Nf6 Re7 10. axb5 Rxb5 11. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- knight to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+4.0).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c6, then Nf6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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