Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c6 (e7·3)
c9-22470Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
20. Nc6+ Bxc6 21. dxc6+ Nd4 22. Rxd4+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: pawn to c6 (#5).
- Precise: rook to d4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxc6, then dxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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