Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h2 (f3·3)
c9-06220Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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. Nxh2 Nxd4 13. Qd3 Qc7 14. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Nxd4, then Qd3 and you stay on top.
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