Winning blow: knight to e4 (g5·5)
c9-17964Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
22. Ne4 Qe7 23. f5 Kg7 24. fxe6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- pawn to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qe7, then f5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #114.
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