Winning blow: knight to g5 (f7·3)
c9-10192Puzzle 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
31. Ng5+ Kf8 32. Nxh7+ Ke8 33. Re6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — knight to h7 (#5).
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Qd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
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