Winning blow: knight to g5 (h3·9)
c9-14428Puzzle rating: 1840Theme: 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. Ng5 fxg5 31. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: queen to d4 (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead fxg5, then Qxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #690.
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