Winning blow: knight to e5 (f7·8)
c9-10600Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
32. Ne5+ Kc8 33. Qf8+ Kb7 34. Qf7+ Ka6 35. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #299.
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