Winning blow: knight to f5 (e3·26)
c9-08341Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
16. Nf5+ Bxf5 17. Bc5+ d6 18. Qg7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (#2).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxf5, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #204.
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