Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f3 (d2·2)
c9-25235Puzzle 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
24. Nxf3 Bxd5 25. Nd2 Bg2 26. Re5 Nc7 27. Nxb4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — knight to d2 (+2.0).
- A natural move: rook to e5.
- Best move. knight to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bxd5, then Nd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #371.
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