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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f2 (d3·2)

c9-07385
Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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 Na6 14. Qxh4 c5 15. Nd3

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Spot on — queen to h4 (+4.4).
  • A natural move: knight to d3.
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Na6, then Qxh4 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #274.

Explore position #274

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