Winning blow: knight to e7 (g6·9)
c9-12477Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
25. Ne7 Ra8 26. Nc6+ Kc8 27. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra8, then Rxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
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