Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (g3·9)
c9-07584Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
5. Nxf5 Nc6 6. d5 Nxb4 7. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+4.7).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Nc6, then b5 and you win the bishop.
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