Winning blow: knight to g5 (f3·14)
c9-16766Puzzle rating: 2150Theme: 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
28. Ng5+ Kh6 29. Qf4 Qf7 30. Nxf7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.5).
- queen to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kh6, then Qf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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