Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (g3·8)
c9-06098Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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
12. Nxf5 Qxe6 13. h4 Bf4 14. Bg4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to h4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qxe6, then h4 and you stay on top.
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