Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (e3·15)
c9-21341Puzzle 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
4. Nf5 Nd6 5. Nxe7+ Kb7 6. Nxg8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Well found: knight to e7 (+6.1).
- Precise: knight to g8 is the top choice (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd6, then Nxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #755.
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