Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e7 (f5·15)
c9-22418Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
15. Ne7+ Kh7 16. Ng5+ Kh6 17. Nxc8 Bxc8 18. Nf7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (+2.3).
- Stunning! knight to c8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.4).
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Kh7, then Ng5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #385.
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