Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h6 (g4·2)
c9-22885Puzzle 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
13. Nh6+ Kh8 14. Nexf7+ Rxf7 15. Nxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (+6.7).
- Strong! knight to f7 is the sharp choice (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh8, then Nexf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
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