Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e3 (d5)
c9-05306Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
7. Ne3 Qf7 8. g3 Nc7 9. Ra1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a1 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qf7, then Bc2 and you stay on top.
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