Winning blow: knight to h5 (g7·3)
c9-20424Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
12. Nh5 Nc6 13. Bxc5 Rh8 14. g4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (+2.4).
- A natural move: pawn to g4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Rh8, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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