Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (e7)
c9-26357Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
17. Nd5 Bxd5 18. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Bxd5, then exd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #126.
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