Winning blow: knight to h6 (f5·11)
c9-11346Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
18. Nh6+ Kh8 19. Ng4+ Kg8 20. Qh7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (+7.9).
- Spot on — knight to g4 (+8.1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (+8.2).
- You win decisive material (+8.2).
- If instead Kh8, then Ng4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #0.
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