Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g6 (f4·10)
c9-18687Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Ng6 Qe8 19. Nxh8 Qxh8 20. Qe5 g4 21. Qg5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — knight to h8 (+4.7).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (+4.4).
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qe8, then Nxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #536.
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