Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (d4·22)
c9-21967Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
18. Ne6+ Bxe6 19. Rxd8 Bxh2 20. Rxh2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: rook to d8 (+4.7).
- Precise: rook to h2 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Bxe6, then Rxd8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #60.
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