Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f7 (e5·26)
c9-17725Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
18. Nxf7+ Kc8 19. Qxe8+ Nxe8 20. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #556.
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