Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g6 (e5·6)
c9-17815Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
15. Ng6+ Kf7 16. Nxh8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- A brilliant blow: knight to h8, and you stand better (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf7, then Nxh8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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