Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e3 (c2·3)
c9-19176Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
23. Ne3 Qf8+ 24. Kg1 Qf2+ 25. Kxf2
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to e3.
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to f2 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf8+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #2.
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