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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e7 (f5·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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