Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f7 (g5·28)
c9-20203Puzzle 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
12. Nxf7+ Kc7 13. Rxc5+ Kb7 14. Rxc8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (+3.9).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then Rxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #867.
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