Winning blow: knight to f6 (d7·9)
c9-10066Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
28. Nf6 Bxf6 29. Qxf6+ Rg7 30. Rxd8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxf6, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #312.
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