Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (g7·2)
c9-08769Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Nxe6 Nxe6 13. Nc5 Nxc5 14. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to d7 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxe6, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #253.
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