Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f7 (e5·5)
c9-00934Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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. Nxf7 Bxf7 12. Bxd4 Be5 13. Bd3
Why it works
- Brilliant! The knight on f7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.9).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (+2.1).
- A natural move: bishop to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Bxf7, then Bxd4 and you stay on top.
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