Attack on the uncastled king: knight to b7 (a5·30)
c9-16722Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
21. Nxb7+ Kc8 22. Rc4+ Kb8 23. Qc7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to c4 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Rc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #510.
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