Winning blow: knight to f6 (e4·19)
c9-13591Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
29. Nf6+ Qxf6 30. Ne4+ Qg6 31. Qh6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Well found: knight to e4 (+6.7).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (+6.6).
- You win decisive material (+6.6).
- If instead Qxf6, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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