Winning blow: knight to e5 (f3·19)
c9-10853naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
35. Ne5 Ng5 36. Qa7 Ke7 37. d6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to e5.
- queen to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nc5, then Qc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
SP-381 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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