Winning blow: knight to g5 (e4·9)
c9-09000Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
26. Ng5 Ke7 27. Nh7 Kd6 28. f8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: knight to h7 (+5.1).
- Precise: pawn to f8 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Ke7, then Nh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #438.
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