Winning blow: knight to f5 (g3·11)
c9-08003naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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. Nf5+ Kd8 16. e7+ Kd7 17. e8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: pawn to e7 (#2).
- Strong! pawn to e8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then e7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #261.
SP-261 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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