Winning blow: knight to f5 (e3·17)
c9-12307Puzzle 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
29. Nf5+ Kf8 30. g6 Ke8 31. Bd5
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- pawn to g6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then g6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #504.
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