Winning blow: knight to g4 (f2·5)
c9-16080Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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
18. Nxg4 Ng6 19. Nh6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ng6, then Nh6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #578.
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