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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h4 (f3·6)

c9-03230
Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

11. Nxh4 e6 12. Nf3 b6 13. c6

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to h4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • knight to f3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to c6.
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead e6, then Nf3 and you win the rook.

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