Winning blow: knight to g1 (e2)
c9-21063Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
36. Nxg1 b5 37. g8=Q b4+ 38. Kb3
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- pawn to g8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd6, then g8=Q and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #941.
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