Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g7 (h5·8)
c9-07229Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
12. Nxg7+ Ke7 13. Nf5+ Ke8 14. Nxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#1).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #605.
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