Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f6 (e4·11)
c9-21525Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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. Nf6+ gxf6 13. Rxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: rook to e8 (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead gxf6, then Rxe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #36.
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