Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d2 (f1)
c9-04382Puzzle rating: 1106Theme: 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
11. Nxd2 h6 12. g6 Qxg6 13. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (+2.0).
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead h6, then gxh6 and you win the knight.
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