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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (e3·2)

c9-03270
Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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. Nxf5 gxf5 12. Qe6+ Kf8 13. Qxf5+

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Well found: queen to e6 (+3.3).
  • Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (+3.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead O-O, then Qe6+ and you win the bishop.

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