Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f2 (h1)
c9-14884Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
21. Nf2 Ra8 22. bxa6 Rxa6 23. Qb3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — pawn to a6 (+3.2).
- A natural move: queen to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Ra8, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #337.
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