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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f2 (d1·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

13. Nxf2 Bxe6 14. Bh3 Bxh3 15. Nxh3

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • bishop to h3 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! knight to h3 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.7).
  • If instead Bxe6, then Bh3 and you stay on top.

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