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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (f4·6)

c9-09501
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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