Winning blow: knight to g5 (f3·15)
c9-13794Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
36. Ng5 h5 37. d8=Q Qxd8 38. Nf7+ Kh7 39. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- pawn to d8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to f7 is the sharp choice (+6.3).
- Best move. knight to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead h5, then d8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #506.
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