Winning blow: knight to e5 (d3·21)
c9-12248Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
19. Nxe5 Rxg4 20. Nxf6 d6 21. Nexg4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: knight to f6 (+4.7).
- Precise: knight to g4 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Rxg4, then Nxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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