Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (d1·8)
c9-21003Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Ke2 Nxd3 12. Nxf5 Nxe1 13. Kxe1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: knight to f5 (+3.6).
- Strong! king to e1 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxd3, then Nxf5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #658.
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