Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c7 (e8)
c9-21714Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
16. Nxc7 Ndc6 17. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — knight to a8 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ndc6, then Nxa8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #19.
Explore position #19Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play