Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c7 (d5·30)
c9-24681Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
10. Nxc7 Nb4 11. Bd3 Nxd3+ 12. cxd3 Nc6 13. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d3 is the sharp choice (+1.8).
- Best move. knight to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nb4, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
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