Winning blow: knight to f4 (e2)
c9-07695Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
15. Nxf4 Rxd3 16. Nxd3
Why it works
- Brilliant! The knight on f4 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Rxd3, then Nxd3 and you stay on top.
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