Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g7 (f5·31)
c9-24648Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
22. Ng7+ Kd8 23. Qh4+ Rf6 24. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #332.
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