Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (g5·11)
c9-19042Puzzle 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
11. Nxe6+ Kf7 12. Nxd8+ Qxd8 13. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — knight to d8 (+3.6).
- Strong! queen to c4 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf7, then Nxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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