Attack on the uncastled king: knight to b7 (a5·25)
c9-15617Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
25. Nb7+ Ke8 26. Bh5+ Qg6 27. Bxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b7 keeps the pressure (#15).
- Well found: bishop to h5 (#6).
- Strong! bishop to g6 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke8, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
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