Winning blow: knight to f5 (e3·4)
c9-06841Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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
10. Nxf5+ Qxf5 11. Nd3 Qe6 12. h4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The knight on f5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.8).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Qxf5, then Bg3 and you stay on top.
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