Winning blow: knight to e7 (d5·23)
c9-13279Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Ne7+ Kf7 31. Bh5+ Ke6 32. Nf5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: bishop to h5 (#5).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #441.
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