Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g5 (h3·5)
c9-24014Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
11. Ng5 Nf6 12. Nxh7+ Nxh7 13. Nxg7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Spot on — knight to h7 (+6.9).
- Strong! knight to g7 is the sharp choice (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nf6, then Nxh7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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