Winning blow: knight to g5 (e4·7)
c9-17453Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
34. Nxg5+ Ke7 35. Qe5+ Kd8 36. Rxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#7).
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #204.
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