Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e5 (c6·4)
c9-11728Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
19. Ne5+ Ke7 20. Qa7+ Ke6 21. Qxf7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: queen to a7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bc6, then Qxc6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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