Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c7 (d5·32)
c9-23362Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Nxc7+ Kf7 16. Bg6+ Kf6 17. Ne4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Bg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #470.
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