Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h2 (f3·4)
c9-07030Puzzle rating: 1106Theme: 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
3. Nxh2 d5 4. d4 g5 5. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead g5, then Ke1 and you win the queen.
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