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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g5 (h7)

c9-13396
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

13. Ng5 a5 14. f3 Bf6 15. h4

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
  • pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to h4.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.4).
  • If instead Nd6, then f3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #935.

Explore position #935

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