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Winning blow: knight to e5 (f3·20)

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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 e3+ 36. Kxe3 h5 37. Rb7

Why it works

  • Sensible development: knight to e5.
  • Spot on — king to e3 (#4).
  • A natural move: rook to b7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead e3+, then Kxe3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #307.

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