Winning blow: knight to g3 (e2)
c9-07408naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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
15. Nxg3 Qf4 16. Ne2 Qxg4 17. Qh3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — knight to e2 (+2.4).
- Strong! queen to h3 is the sharp choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Nf4, then O-O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #912.
SP-912 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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