Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e7 (d5·6)
c9-06485Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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
4. Nxe7+ Kc7 5. h4 d6 6. Nxg8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- pawn to h4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g8 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc7, then h4 and you stay on top.
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