Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f2 (e4)
c9-21190Puzzle 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
8. Nef2 Bxh1 9. Nxh1 e6 10. Nhf2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: knight to h1 (+4.0).
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Bxh1, then Nxh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #460.
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