Winning blow: knight to f5 (g3·12)
c9-21189Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Nxf5+ exf5 29. Rg1+ Rg3 30. Qxg3+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead exf5, then d8=Q and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #427.
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