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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (h6·3)

c9-20061
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

8. Nf5 Qxh2 9. Nxf2 g3 10. Nxg7

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Spot on — knight to f2 (+5.2).
  • Precise: knight to g7 is the top choice (+5.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qxh2, then Nxf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #711.

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