Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g3 (h1·2)
c9-00920Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
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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