Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (b5·4)
c9-06472Puzzle 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
11. Nd6+ Ke7 12. Nf5+ Ke8 13. Qe6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
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