Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e2 (c3·4)
c9-04899Puzzle 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
8. Ne2 O-O 9. Qf3 c5 10. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- queen to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead c5, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #629.
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