Winning blow: knight to f5 (g3·9)
c9-25486Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Nf5+ Kc5 26. d4+ Bxd4 27. Qa3+ Kc6 28. Nxd4+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+6.8).
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (+7.4).
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- You win decisive material (+7.3).
- If instead Kc5, then d4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #604.
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