Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g2 (e1·4)
c9-05663Puzzle 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
13. Nxg2 bxc4 14. Ne3 cxb3 15. axb3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — knight to e3 (+4.6).
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead bxc4, then bxc4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #848.
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