Winning blow: knight to g4 (e5·3)
c9-17719Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
35. Ng4 Rc6 36. Nxh6+ Kf8 37. g7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g4 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — knight to h6 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rf3, then Nxf3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #221.
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