Winning blow: knight to g3 (h1)
c9-04987Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
10. Ng3 Rxb8 11. e3 Nxg2 12. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g3 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (+6.5).
- You win decisive material (+6.5).
- If instead Rxb8, then e3 and you stay on top.
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