Attack on the uncastled king: knight to e6 (d4·37)
c9-20197naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1510Theme: 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
20. Ne6+ Ke8 21. Nc5+ Be7 22. Qc6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#2).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
SP-597 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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