Winning blow: knight to e2 (g1·3)
c9-25338naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
27. Ne2 Rxg7 28. Qxg7
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to e2.
- Well found: queen to g7 (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxg7, then Qxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
SP-869 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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