Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e7 (d5·22)
c9-26868Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
26. Ne7+ Kh8 27. Qh6+ Rh7 28. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #5.
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