Winning blow: knight to g5 (h3·2)
c9-20077Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
26. Ng5+ Rxg5+ 27. hxg5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: pawn to g5 (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rxg5+, then hxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #4.
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