Winning blow: knight to h7 (f6·2)
c9-16150Puzzle rating: 2150Theme: 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
38. Nh7+ Ke7 39. Qf6+ Ke8 40. Qxh8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#4).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #172.
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