Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e4 (g3·17)
c9-25558Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. Nxe4 Bxe1 20. Nf6+ Kg7 21. Nd7+ f6 22. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (+4.3).
- Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (+4.7).
- Best move. knight to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxe1, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #417.
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