Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f2 (d1·2)
c9-06663Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
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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