Winning blow: knight to f5 (e3·12)
c9-14051Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
22. Nxf5 Qxc6 23. Nxe7+ Kg7 24. Nxc6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: knight to e7 (+4.5).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc6, then Nxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #420.
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