Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e2 (g3·2)
c9-06027Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
8. Nxe2 Bxh2+ 9. Kh1 Rc6 10. Bf5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- king to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bxh2+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #312.
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