Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e3 (f1·3)
c9-15989Puzzle 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
18. Nxe3 Rxb5 19. Qxb5 Qxb5 20. Nxb5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (+3.0).
- Strong! knight to b5 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxb5, then Qxb5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #892.
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