Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f2 (h1·4)
c9-17887Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
10. Nf2 O-O-O 11. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+1.8).
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead O-O-O, then exf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
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