Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e7 (f5·13)
c9-14487Puzzle 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
21. Nxe7 bxc4 22. Nc6+ Kc7 23. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (+5.7).
- Precise: knight to d8 is the top choice (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead bxc4, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #909.
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