Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d1 (e3·2)
c9-25011Puzzle 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
9. Nxd1 Nd5 10. Be4 Nc7 11. Nf3 a5 12. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f3 is the top choice (+2.4).
- Brilliant! The bishop on a8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd5, then Be4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
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