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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g2 (e1·6)

c9-11184
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #144

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