Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f7 (e5·5)
c9-04396Puzzle rating: 620Theme: 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
8. Nxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 1.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #867.
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