Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (e3·10)
c9-12664Puzzle 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
12. Nxf5 Qe6 13. Bd5 Ne5 14. Bxe6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (+4.1).
- Strong! bishop to e6 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe6, then Bd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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