Attack on the uncastled king: knight to g5 (h7·2)
c9-22850naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1390Theme: 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
12. Ng5 Be6 13. Nxe6+ dxe6 14. Nb3 Nxh2 15. Bxh2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- A brilliant blow: knight to e6, and you stand better (+2.5).
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- Best move. bishop to h2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Be6, then Nxe6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #511.
SP-511 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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