Winning blow: knight to f6 (g4·8)
c9-12153Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
15. Nf6+ Qg3 16. Rxg3+ Kh6 17. Qh4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qg3, then Rxg3+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #80.
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