Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f4 (d3·14)
c9-18307Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
14. Nf4 Qxe2 15. Nxe2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: knight to e2 (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qxe2, then Nxe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #542.
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