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Winning blow: knight to e7 (d5·25)

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Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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