Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f4 (e2·3)
c9-18523Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Nxf4 Qxf4+ 23. Ke2 O-O 24. Rgf1 Qe5 25. dxc6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: king to e2 (+4.1).
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- Best move. pawn to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qxf4+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #472.
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