Winning blow: knight to f7 (g5)
c9-05495Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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
17. Ngxf7 g5 18. Nxh6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — knight to h6 (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead g5, then Nxh6+ and you stay on top.
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