Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g5 (e4·3)
c9-15562Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
11. Ng5 h6 12. Qh3 Nd4 13. N5f3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: queen to h3 (+3.2).
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead h6, then Qh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
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