Winning blow: knight to e4 (g3·5)
c9-09054Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
29. Ne4 Qd5+ 30. Ke1 Ng2+ 31. Rxg2 Qxe4 32. Qxf6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — king to e1 (+4.0).
- Strong! rook to g2 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qd5+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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