Winning blow: knight to f6 (g8)
c9-08871Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
29. Nf6+ Kf7 30. Nh7+ Ke8 31. Qf8+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to h7 (#6).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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