Winning blow: knight to f6 (d5·7)
c9-16114Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
16. Nxf6 Nd6 17. h6 Nf5 18. h7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- pawn to h6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h7.
- You win decisive material (+7.4).
- If instead Nc7, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #11.
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