Winning blow: knight to f3 (d2·3)
c9-15236Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
28. Nf3 hxg6 29. Ng5 d3 30. Rxe6
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to f3.
- Well found: knight to g5 (#3).
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d3, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #826.
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