Winning blow: knight to h5 (g7·2)
c9-16448Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
20. Nh5 Rb4 21. f4 Ra4 22. Qb2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h5 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Rb4, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
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