Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (d4·18)
c9-21017Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. Ne6+ Ke8 20. Nxc7+ Kf8 21. Ne6+ Ke8 22. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Well found: knight to c7 (+6.0).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (+5.9).
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke8, then Nxc7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #472.
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