Winning blow: knight to f6 (d5·16)
c9-09715Puzzle 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
21. Nxf6+ Kxf6 22. Qe6+ Kg5 23. Qg6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to e6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf6, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #620.
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