Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (f4·6)
c9-09501Puzzle 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
24. Nxe6 dxe3 25. g6 fxe6 26. gxh7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- pawn to g6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to h7 is the top choice (+2.0).
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead dxe3, then g6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #438.
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