Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (g3·15)
c9-09108Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
21. Nf5 exf5 22. Qxf6+ Ke8 23. Qxh8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: queen to f6 (+4.5).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead exf5, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #596.
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