Winning blow: knight to e7 (f5·27)
c9-21494Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
26. Ne7+ Rxe7+ 27. Qxe7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: queen to e7 (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Rxe7+, then Qxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #31.
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