Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (c3·27)
c9-20041Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
3. Nd5 e6 4. Nc7+ Ke7 5. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Well found: knight to c7 (+7.3).
- Strong! knight to a8 is the sharp choice (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead e6, then Nc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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