Winning blow: knight to f6 (e4·5)
c9-17977Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
15. Nxf6 Qf7 16. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: knight to d5, and you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf7, then Nxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #366.
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