Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c4 (e3·11)
c9-22083Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
21. Nxc4 Bxc4 22. f7 Kc7 23. fxg8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g8 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxc4, then f7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #287.
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