Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f7 (g5·30)
c9-16688Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
11. Nxf7 Qf6 12. Bxd4 Qxe6 13. Nxh8 Bxc1 14. Qxc1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (+2.4).
- Strong! knight to h8 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf6, then Bxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #496.
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