Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g5 (f3)
c9-01986Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
5. Nxg5 Bxg2 6. Rg1 Bc6 7. e4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: rook to g1 (+4.3).
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bxg2, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
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