Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e3 (d1·4)
c9-23312Puzzle 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. Nxe3 Qxe3 16. Rd1 Rc5 17. Bf2 Qxf2+ 18. Kxf2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f2.
- Best move. king to f2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxe3, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
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