Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f1 (g3·4)
c9-18658Puzzle 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
20. Nf1 Kf7 21. b4 axb4 22. Qb5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Kf7, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #884.
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