Winning blow: knight to e7 (d5·19)
c9-23712naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1420Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeClearance
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
23. Ne7+ Kxg5 24. Qxf7
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxg5, then Qxf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #681.
SP-681 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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