Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c6 (e7·2)
c9-15958Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
25. Nxc6+ Kc8 26. Nxb4 axb4 27. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- A brilliant blow: knight to b4, and you stand better (+2.3).
- Stunning! queen to a8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Nxb4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #901.
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