Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c7 (d5·33)
c9-25046Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
18. Nxc7+ Qxc7 19. Bb5+ Qc6 20. Bxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxc7, then Bb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #493.
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