Winning blow: knight to f8 (e6·3)
c9-07369Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
13. Nxf8 Qxf8 14. Qd3 d6 15. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f8 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qxc4+, then Kg2 and you win the rook.
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