Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f6 (g4)
c9-04871Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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
16. Nxf6+ Kf8 17. Nxd5 Bf7 18. Qg7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Nfd7+ and you stay on top.
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