Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c3 (e2·2)
c9-20325Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Nxc3 Nxa5 15. Kb2 Nc6 16. Nxg4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g4 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nxa5, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #763.
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