Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (e3·26)
c9-21205Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
22. Nf5 Kf7 23. Qxe7+ Kg6 24. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to f5.
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Qxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #220.
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