Winning blow: knight to f5 (g7·2)
c9-23834Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
29. Ngf5 Nxf5 30. exf5 Rf7 31. Rxh5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+4.8).
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxf5, then exf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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