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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h1 (g3·4)

c9-18373
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #333

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