Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d7 (e5)
c9-01201Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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. Nd7+ Qxd7 12. Qxg7+ Nxg7 13. Bxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxd7, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
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