Winning blow: knight to g5 (e4·2)
c9-03021Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
14. Nxg5 Kd7 15. g3 c6 16. a3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Kd7, then g3 and you stay on top.
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