Winning blow: knight to e5 (f3·20)
c9-21184Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
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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