Winning blow: knight to f5 (g7·4)
c9-10423Puzzle 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
29. Ngf5+ Kd8 30. Qxf6+ Kc7 31. Qxe5
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#6).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #99.
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