Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g2 (e3·3)
c9-00018Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
12. Ng2 exf4 13. Qd1 Qf6 14. d4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- queen to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead exf4, then Qd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #36.
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