Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h2 (f1·3)
c9-02382Puzzle 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
4. Nxh2 b5 5. c3 e6 6. a4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then c3 and you win the bishop.
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