Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e7 (f5·18)
c9-26253Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
27. Ne7+ Kd8 28. Nxc6+ Ke8 29. Nxb4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+7.8).
- Strong! knight to b4 is the sharp choice (+7.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #797.
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