Winning blow: knight to g5 (e4·13)
c9-15821Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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 Kg7 36. Qc3+ Kf8 37. Qxa5
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to g5.
- Spot on — queen to c3 (#4).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Qf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #102.
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