Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f3 (e5·2)
c9-15426Puzzle 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
9. Nf3 Bg6 10. Ncd4 Bxb1 11. Rxb1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- knight to d4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to b1 is the sharp choice (+5.6).
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Nd6, then Ncd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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