Winning blow: knight to e2 (g3)
c9-15394Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
23. Nxe2 gxh6 24. Qxe7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead gxh6, then Qxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
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