Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d3 (e1·2)
c9-10299Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Nxd3 Qh7 10. Nf2 Nd8 11. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- knight to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qh7, then Nf2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #742.
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