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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (e3·18)

c9-19699
Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

22. Nd5 Qxc3 23. Nxc3

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Well found: knight to c3 (+4.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.6).
  • If instead Qxc3, then Nxc3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #24.

Explore position #24

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