Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (e3·12)
c9-10643Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
27. Nd5 Nb4 28. Nf6+ Kxe7 29. Nxg8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (+5.5).
- Strong! knight to g8 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nb4, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #788.
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