Winning blow: knight to f6 (e4·28)
c9-16189Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
22. Nf6+ Kf7 23. Nxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf7, then Nxd5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
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