Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e3 (f1·2)
c9-18871Puzzle 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
10. Ne3 Ne7 11. Kc2 Ra6 12. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Ne7, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #861.
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