Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d6 (b7)
c9-26008Puzzle 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
21. Nd6+ Kf8 22. Qd5 Qc7 23. Qa8+ Ke7 24. Qxh8
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.1).
- queen to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+1.9).
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then Qd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #214.
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