Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f6 (g4·8)
c9-16608Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
27. Nf6+ Kd8 28. e7+ Kc7 29. Bd6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to e7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then e7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #544.
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