Winning blow: knight to g5 (h3)
c9-04702Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
13. Nxg5 Qxf4 14. Nhf3 Qg4 15. Ne4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qxf4, then Nhf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #496.
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