Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (e4·22)
c9-22124Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
14. Nxd6+ Kd8 15. Nxf7+ Kc7 16. Qc5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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