Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (c3·25)
c9-23300Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
7. Nd5 Qe6 8. Bh4+ Bf6 9. Nxf6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — bishop to h4 (+4.4).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qe6, then Bh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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