Winning blow: knight to f5 (h6·4)
c9-13109Puzzle 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
33. Nf5+ gxf5 34. Qh8+ Kf7 35. Qf8+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead gxf5, then Rg1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #26.
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