Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h2 (f3·2)
c9-03077Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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. Nxh2 O-O-O 10. Nf3 d5 11. cxd5
Why it works
- Best move. knight to h2 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (+4.3).
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then Nxb5 and you win the bishop.
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