Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (e4·21)
c9-10425Puzzle 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
15. Nxd6+ Kc7 16. Nb5+ Kc8 17. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Nb5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #383.
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