Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g2 (e1·6)
c9-06442Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
6. Nxg2 f5 7. f4 b6 8. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b6, then Bd3 and you win the knight.
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