Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (e4·13)
c9-13628Puzzle 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. Nxd6+ Kd7 13. Qxe7+ Bxe7 14. Nxc8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (+4.6).
- Strong! knight to c8 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxe7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #77.
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