Winning blow: knight to g5 (f3·12)
c9-17822Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
40. Ng5+ Rxg5 41. Qxg5 f6 42. Qg6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxg5, then Qxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #102.
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