Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (e3·6)
c9-07061Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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. Nxd5 c6 4. Ne3 Qxh2 5. g3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead c6, then Nc3 and you win the bishop.
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