Winning blow: knight to g5 (e4·15)
c9-14698Puzzle 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
35. Ng5 Re6 36. Rxe6 Ba3 37. Qc8+ Bf8 38. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to g5.
- Spot on — rook to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Re6, then Rxe6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #42.
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