Winning blow: knight to f6 (h5·9)
c9-18005Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
31. Nf6+ Kh6 32. Ng8+ Rxg8 33. Qxh3+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to g8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kh6, then Ng8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #129.
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