Winning blow: knight to f5 (e7·4)
c9-12199Puzzle 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
35. Nf5+ Kf6 36. Qe7+ Ke5 37. Qd6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf6, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #68.
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