Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e4 (d2·6)
c9-24653Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
13. Nxe4 O-O 14. dxc5 Nxc5 15. Nxc5 dxc5 16. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+2.8).
- Stunning! knight to c5 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then dxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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