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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f2 (h1·2)

c9-15043
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

14. Nf2 c5 15. Ba2 Bxa2 16. Rxa2

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
  • bishop to a2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: rook to a2 is the top choice (+3.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.4).
  • If instead c5, then Ba2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #908.

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