Attack on the uncastled king: knight to b3 (d2·3)
c9-23963Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Nb3 Qc4 15. Nxa5 Rxa5 16. Bxa5 Bxb5 17. Bxb6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — knight to a5 (+2.5).
- Strong! bishop to a5 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- Brilliant! The bishop on b6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc4, then Nxa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #747.
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