Winning blow: knight to g5 (f3·10)
c9-15588Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
12. Ng5+ Kg8 13. Bh5 Ng7 14. Nf7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- bishop to h5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead fxg5, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #497.
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