Winning blow: knight to f7 (d6·6)
c9-09135Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
21. Nxf7 Rxf7 22. Qxg6+ Rg7 23. Qe6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#5).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxf7, then Qxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #444.
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