Winning blow: knight to f5 (h6·3)
c9-13151Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
24. Nf5 Rxh5 25. Nxe7 Bxg3 26. Rxe6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: knight to e7 (+3.8).
- Strong! rook to e6 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Rxh5, then Nxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #180.
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