Winning blow: knight to g6 (f8)
c9-14926Puzzle 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
39. Nxg6 Rf2 40. Bc4+ Re2 41. Rexe2#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf2, then Bc4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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