Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c7 (d5·28)
c9-22990Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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. Nxc7+ Ke7 15. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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