Winning blow: knight to h6 (g8·3)
c9-16526Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
25. Nxh6 Kg7 26. Rd7+ Kxh6 27. Qe6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #535.
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