Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e5 (c6·2)
c9-28073Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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. Nxe5 c3 18. Ng6+ Ke8 19. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — knight to g6 (+4.4).
- Precise: knight to h8 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead c3, then Ng6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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