Winning blow: knight to g5 (e4·6)
c9-10462Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
38. Nxg5+ Kf6 39. Rd6+ Kf5 40. Bd7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf6, then Rd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #509.
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