Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e5 (f3·16)
c9-16064Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Nxe5 Qc7 13. Nf3 O-O 14. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qd5, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #488.
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