Winning blow: knight to g5 (h3·5)
c9-20444Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
22. Nhg5+ Ke7 23. Nxc7+ Be5 24. dxe5
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#11).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (#10).
- Strong! pawn to e5 is the sharp choice (#9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then Nf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #513.
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