Winning blow: knight to g3 (h5)
c9-20758Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
15. Nhg3 Bc6 16. Ne3 d4 17. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g8 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bc6, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #789.
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