Attack on the uncastled king: knight to a2 (c1·7)
c9-18229Puzzle 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. Na2 c4 16. d5 Qa6 17. Bc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead c4, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #395.
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