Winning blow: knight to e5 (d3·18)
c9-25208Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
32. Ne5+ Kh8 33. Ng6+ Kh7 34. Nxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: knight to g6 (#7).
- Precise: knight to f8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh8, then Ng6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #240.
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