Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (g3·13)
c9-25301Puzzle 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
12. Nf5 Bxa6 13. Ne7+ Kb7 14. Nxg8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: knight to e7 (+4.8).
- Strong! knight to g8 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxa6, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
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