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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g3 (h1·2)

c9-00920
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

7. Ng3 Bh5+ 8. Nxh5 Qxf1 9. Ne2

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Well found: knight to h5 (+2.4).
  • A natural move: knight to e2.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.5).
  • If instead Bh5+, then Nxh5 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #872.

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