Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f3 (e1·2)
c9-09084Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
9. Nf3 Bxg5 10. Nxh4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — knight to h4 (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxg5, then Nxh4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
Explore position #176Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play