Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f3 (e5·3)
c9-27006Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
13. Nf3 Bxg5 14. Nxg5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Bxg5, then Nxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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