Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e5 (d3·20)
c9-22455Puzzle 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
14. Nxe5 Qe8 15. Qxd7+ Qxd7 16. Nxd7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: queen to d7 (+5.3).
- Strong! knight to d7 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Qe8, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #832.
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