Winning blow: knight to e5 (g4·2)
c9-17899Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
33. Ne5+ Ke7 34. Bh4+ Kf8 35. Rxc8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+8.7).
- Spot on — bishop to h4 (+8.9).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (+8.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then Bh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #430.
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