Winning blow: knight to f7 (g5·7)
c9-18194Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
32. Nxf7 Qe6 33. Ng5+ Kd6 34. c7
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#5).
- A natural move: pawn to c7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re8, then Ng5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #427.
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