Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d7 (c5·23)
c9-25096Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
11. Nxd7 Qc7 12. Nb6+ Kb8 13. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (+5.2).
- Strong! knight to a8 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc7, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #703.
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