Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (c5·27)
c9-22595Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
16. Ne6+ fxe6 17. Qf4+ Bf7 18. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxe6, then Qf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #185.
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