Attack on the uncastled king: knight to h7 (g5·16)
c9-27252Puzzle 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
15. Nxh7+ Ke7 16. Qf6+ Kd7 17. Qxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #115.
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