Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e4 (c3·20)
c9-18761Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
33. Ne4 Rh7 34. Nf6+ Kg7 35. Nxh7
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to e4.
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#7).
- Precise: knight to h7 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rh7, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #437.
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