Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g7 (f5·21)
c9-10473naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1510Theme: 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. Nxg7 Nc7 13. Nf5 Ne6 14. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nc7, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
SP-288 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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