Attack on the uncastled king: knight to b7 (a5·29)
c9-28048naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
28. Nb7+ Ke8 29. Nd6+ Kd8 30. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #690.
SP-690 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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