Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f6 (e4·20)
c9-25895naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1650Theme: 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
19. Nf6+ gxf6 20. Qxe8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: queen to e8 (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead gxf6, then Qxe8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #18.
SP-18 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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