Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d1 (e3)
c9-08045Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
13. Nd1 g6 14. Qh4 Bd4 15. e3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- queen to h4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead g6, then Qh4 and you stay on top.
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