Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d4 (b5)
c9-23933Puzzle 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
14. Nd4 Qd5 15. Nxc6+ Qxc6 16. Qxg6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (+4.3).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qd5, then Nxc6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #841.
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