Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (g7·5)
c9-22069Puzzle 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
11. Ne6+ Kc8 12. Ba6+ Bb7 13. Nxc7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (+6.9).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (+6.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Ba6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #882.
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