Winning blow: knight to g4 (e3)
c9-18182Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
12. Ng4+ Kf7 13. Bxe6+ Kxe6 14. Qe4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (+4.6).
- A natural move: queen to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Kf7, then Bxe6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #508.
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