Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d7 (e5·16)
c9-17018Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
22. Nd7+ Kf7 23. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf7, then Qe6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #428.
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