Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e5 (d3·16)
c9-10759Puzzle 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
14. Nxe5 Qc7 15. Nxg6+ Bxg6 16. Qxg6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- Spot on — knight to g6 (+2.0).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (+1.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qc7, then Nxg6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #504.
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