Winning blow: knight to g5 (h3·4)
c9-10144Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
18. Ng5 h5 19. Nxh5+ gxh5 20. Qxh5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to h5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h5, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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