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Winning blow: knight to e5 (c4·10)

c9-20498
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

35. Ne5 Ne6 36. g7+ Kxg7 37. Qxb7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: knight to e5.
  • Spot on — pawn to g7 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead b5, then g7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #148.

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