Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (f5·18)
c9-19020Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
13. Nd6+ Kf8 14. Qf5+ Bf6 15. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf8, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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