Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g2 (e1·6)
c9-11184Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
16. Nxg2 Ng6 17. Nf3 Qc5 18. Kf1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Ng6, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #144.
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