Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (d4·5)
c9-01933Puzzle 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
13. Ne6 Qe7 14. Nxd8 dxc4 15. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- A brilliant blow: knight to d8, and you stand better (+2.7).
- Precise: queen to c3 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Qe7, then Nxd8 and you win the rook.
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