Winning blow: knight to e1 (g2)
c9-13676Puzzle 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
28. Ne1 Qg6 29. Nh3 Rf5+ 30. Rf3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e1 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- knight to h3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead h5, then Re5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #407.
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