Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (d8)
c9-00244Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Ne6 Nd5 13. Ba6+ Bb7 14. Bxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (+5.6).
- Precise: bishop to b7 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #914.
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