Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f2 (h1·2)
c9-15043Puzzle 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
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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