Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (c8)
c9-16695Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
15. Nd6 O-O 16. Nxe8 Rxe8 17. Qxc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — knight to e8 (+3.5).
- Precise: queen to c3 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Ba5, then Nxe8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #201.
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