Winning blow: knight to e2 (c1)
c9-13110Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
30. Ne2 Rxe2+ 31. Kxe2 Qxg4+ 32. Nxg4
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to e2.
- Spot on — king to e2 (#5).
- Precise: knight to g4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxe2+, then Kxe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #547.
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