Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f3 (g5)
c9-15565Puzzle 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
7. Nf3 c6 8. Rg1 Qh3 9. c4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead c6, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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