Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g2 (e3·2)
c9-06475Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
10. Nxg2 Bc4 11. Ne3 Kf7 12. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! knight to c4 gives up material but you stand better (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc4, then Ne3 and you win the knight.
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