Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (e3·16)
c9-26282Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
4. Nf5 g6 5. Nxe7+ Kg7 6. Nxc8
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.3).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (+6.5).
- Precise: knight to c8 is the top choice (+6.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead g6, then Nxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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