Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e7 (f5·14)
c9-15921Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
15. Nxe7+ Kd8 16. Nxc6+ Kc8 17. Ne7+ Kd8 18. Nxg8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+4.1).
- Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (+4.1).
- Best move. knight to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #744.
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