Winning blow: knight to f5 (e3·2)
c9-05605Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
9. Nxf5 e6 10. Nfe3 f5 11. h5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to h5 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e6, then Nfe3 and you win the bishop.
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