Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g6 (e5·8)
c9-24829Puzzle 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
11. Ng6 Qf7 12. Nxh8 Kxh8 13. Qxh4+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: knight to h8, and you stand better (+2.7).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf7, then Nxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #49.
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