Winning blow: knight to e4 (g5·2)
c9-10542Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Ne4+ Kxd5 28. Nxf6+ Kd6 29. Bxb7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: knight to f6 (+3.1).
- Strong! bishop to b7 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxd5, then Nxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #599.
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