Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g4 (e5·3)
c9-22295naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1980Theme: 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
13. Nxg4 Be7 14. Nxh6+ Kf8 15. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be7, then Nxh6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #2.
SP-2 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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