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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f2 (d1·3)

c9-18863
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

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.

Explore position #584

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