Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h6 (f5·2)
c9-26105Puzzle 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
6. Nxh6 Bxe5 7. Nxf7+ Kd7 8. Nxe5+ dxe5 9. Qxe5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: knight to f7 (+4.2).
- Strong! knight to e5 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Bxe5, then Nxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
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