Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (g3·3)
c9-01972Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
3. Nxf5 O-O 4. d4 e6 5. Nh4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to h4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then d4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #612.
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