Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c4 (d2·11)
c9-24761Puzzle 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
22. Nxc4 Bxc4 23. Na5 Qe6 24. Nxc4 Qxc4 25. Bd5
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- Well found: knight to a5 (+3.8).
- Precise: knight to c4 is the top choice (+4.8).
- Sensible development: bishop to d5.
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Bxc4, then Na5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #731.
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