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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e2 (c3·2)

c9-20364
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

10. Nxe2 Qxa1 11. exf4

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
  • Spot on — pawn to f4 (+2.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.1).
  • If instead Qxa1, then exf4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #640.

Explore position #640

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