Winning blow: knight to f5 (e3·11)
c9-20425Puzzle 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
27. Nxf5 exf5 28. Rxf5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: rook to f5 (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead exf5, then Rxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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