Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e2 (g3)
c9-04310Puzzle 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
12. Nxe2 e5 13. O-O Qxd5 14. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead e5, then bxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
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