Winning blow: knight to g5 (e4·10)
c9-08794Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
30. Nxg5 Qb4+ 31. Ke2 Qb2+ 32. Qxb2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to b2 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb4+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #318.
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