Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f6 (d5·13)
c9-23646Puzzle 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
12. Nxf6 gxf6 13. Qxf6+ Be7 14. Qxh6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (+3.4).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead gxf6, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #458.
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