Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g5 (e4·4)
c9-26816Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
15. Ng5 e4 16. Qxe4 Nc5 17. Nxf7 Nxe4 18. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: queen to e4 (+4.9).
- Strong! knight to f7 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- Best move. knight to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead e4, then Qxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #745.
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