Winning blow: knight to e7 (f5·24)
c9-19601Puzzle 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
25. Ne7+ Kd7 26. Bg4+ Ke8 27. Nf5+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to g4 (#3).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #139.
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