Winning blow: knight to e6 (f4·18)
c9-10245Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Ne6 h6 22. Rxh6 Rxh6 23. Qxg5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to h6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h6, then Rxh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
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