Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d2 (f3·5)
c9-14846naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
11. Nd2 Nxf6 12. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: queen to f6 (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nxf6, then Qxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #873.
SP-873 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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