Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h2 (f3·6)
c9-23098naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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. Nh2 Qh4 14. Nhf1 Qxh1 15. Nxh1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to f1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to h1 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qh4, then Nhf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #896.
SP-896 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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