Winning blow: knight to h4 (g2·2)
c9-13830Puzzle 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
27. Nh4+ Kg5 28. Be7+ Kg4 29. Qd1+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg5, then Be7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #126.
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