Winning blow: knight to e5 (d3·15)
c9-25472Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
25. Ne5 Rc7 26. Nf7+ Ke8 27. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (+6.3).
- Strong! knight to h8 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rc7, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #566.
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