Winning blow: knight to e7 (g6·8)
c9-28483Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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. Ne7+ Kxg4 26. Qg8+ Ng7 27. Qxg7+ Kh5 28. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#13).
- Well found: queen to g8 (#10).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#6).
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxg4, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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