Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (f7·2)
c9-02230Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
15. Nd6+ Kb8 16. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxb7# and it is mate.
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