Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e7 (f5·2)
c9-01487Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
9. Ne7+ Bxe7 10. Rxf8 Bxf8 11. Qxg8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: rook to f8 (+4.4).
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Bxe7, then Rxf8 and you stay on top.
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