Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d5 (e3·17)
c9-27585Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. Nxd5 Qxc4 18. Ne7+ Kf7 19. bxc4 Bxd6 20. exd6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (+2.5).
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+2.5).
- Best move. pawn to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc4, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #384.
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