Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (g5·13)
c9-13988naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
25. Ne6+ Kf7 26. Rxg7+ Kf6 27. Ng4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to g4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Rxg7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
SP-107 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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