Winning blow: knight to f5 (e3·6)
c9-08119Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Nxf5 Bb5 15. Ne3 Nf7 16. Qa2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to a2.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qa4+, then Ke1 and you win the rook.
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