Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h2 (f1·2)
c9-01481Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
6. Nxh2 c5 7. bxc5 b6 8. c4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+4.6).
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b6, then c4 and you win the bishop.
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