Winning blow: knight to g5 (f7·2)
c9-17471Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
16. Ng5 Bxg5+ 17. hxg5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: pawn to g5 (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Bxg5+, then hxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
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