Attack on the uncastled king: knight to a7 (b5·10)
c9-22272Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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. Na7+ Kd7 12. Bc6+ bxc6 13. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
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