Winning blow: knight to e7 (d5·25)
c9-18708Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
23. Ne7 f5 24. Qxf5 Qe8 25. Be5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#3).
- A natural move: bishop to e5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g6, then Qg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #22.
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