Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (e3·25)
c9-25418Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
13. Nf5 Bc3 14. Nxc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc3, then Nxc3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #393.
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