Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g7 (h5·9)
c9-26893Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
12. Nxg7+ Kf8 13. Qh5 Ne5 14. N7xe6+ Bxe6 15. Nxe6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.7).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (+8.5).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (+8.9).
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+9.0).
- You win decisive material (+9.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Qh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #692.
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