Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e5 (f3·18)
c9-23604Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
8. Ne5 c5 9. Nf7+ Kc7 10. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Well found: knight to f7 (+7.1).
- Strong! knight to h8 is the sharp choice (+7.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c5, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #374.
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