Attack on the uncastled king: knight to b7 (c5·17)
c9-21054Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
11. Nxb7+ Kd7 12. Bb5+ Nc6 13. Bb4 Rd8 14. Qxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b7 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (#7).
- Strong! bishop to b4 is the sharp choice (#6).
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd7, then Bb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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