Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (e3·3)
c9-01718Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
9. Nxf5 bxa4 10. Bg4 Nxf5 11. Qxf5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- bishop to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Nxf5, then Qxf5+ and you win the bishop.
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