Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e5 (d3·23)
c9-17430Puzzle 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
10. Nxe5 c5 11. Bf4 Ka7 12. Nxf7 Qb6 13. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- bishop to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (+5.1).
- Best move. knight to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Bf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #710.
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