Winning blow: knight to g5 (f3·9)
c9-12267Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
17. Ng5+ Kg7 18. Ne6+ Kh7 19. Nxc7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (+6.9).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kg7, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #1.
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