Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f7 (g5·2)
c9-02045Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
12. Nxf7+ Ke8 13. Nxh8 a5 14. b5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — knight to h8 (+5.8).
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Ng5 and you win the bishop.
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