Winning blow: knight to h6 (f5·2)
c9-08238Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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
12. Nh6+ Ke6 13. Qe3+ Kd6 14. Be5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: queen to e3 (#5).
- Strong! bishop to e5 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke6, then Qe3+ and you stay on top.
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