Winning blow: knight to e2 (g3·5)
c9-17079Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Ne2 Qd2 29. Qg8+ Ne8 30. Qxh7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (+4.8).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Qd2, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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