Attack on the uncastled king: knight to d7 (f6·3)
c9-19890naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1150Theme: 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
10. Nd7+ Bxd7 11. Qxf8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The knight on d7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.6).
- Well found: queen to f8 (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Bxd7, then Qxf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #825.
SP-825 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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