Winning blow: knight to g7 (f5·3)
c9-10183Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
37. Ng7+ Kf8 38. Ne6+ Ke7 39. Qxf6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#4).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #117.
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