Winning blow: knight to h6 (g8·2)
c9-10412Puzzle 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
34. Nh6+ Kxg7 35. Qd7+ Re7 36. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#5).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxg7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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