Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c6 (d4·22)
c9-20794Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
17. Nc6+ Kc8 18. Ne7+ Kd8 19. Ba5+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to a5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #330.
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