Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e2 (c3·5)
c9-23667Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
6. Nxe2 Qxe4 7. Nfg3 Qe6 8. hxg6 fxg6 9. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g6 is the top choice (+3.0).
- Sensible development: knight to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Qxe4, then Nfg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
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