Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g4 (f2·3)
c9-04357Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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
13. Nxg4 exd6 14. Nh2 Bb7 15. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- knight to h2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead exd6, then Nh2 and you stay on top.
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