Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f8
c9-00584Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
8. Nxf8 a3 9. Nd3 Qxf8 10. Kc1
Why it works
- Brilliant! The knight on f8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qxf8, then g4 and you stay on top.
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