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Winning blow: knight to g5 (f3·14)

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Puzzle rating: 2150Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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