Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h2 (f1·8)
c9-07293Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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
15. Nxh2 Rh8 16. Nf1 exf3 17. Nxf3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — knight to f1 (+2.7).
- Precise: knight to f3 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rh8, then Nf1 and you win the bishop.
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