Winning blow: knight to e5 (d3·7)
c9-09356Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
27. Nxe5+ Ke8 28. Ng4+ Kd7 29. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Spot on — knight to g4 (+7.4).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (+7.1).
- You win decisive material (+7.1).
- If instead Ke6, then Ng4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #208.
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