Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h1 (g3·4)
c9-18373Puzzle 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. Nh1 Nc7 15. Ra7 Rb7 16. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- rook to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (+1.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nc7, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
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