Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e5 (d3·19)
c9-22207Puzzle 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
5. Ne5 Qc8 6. Qb3 b6 7. Nxf7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- queen to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qc8, then Qb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #710.
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