Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f2 (d1·3)
c9-18863Puzzle 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
12. Nf2 gxf5 13. Bg3 f4 14. Rc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- bishop to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead gxf5, then Bg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #584.
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