Winning blow: knight to f6 (d5·9)
c9-18037Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Nf6+ Kg7 16. Nxh5+ Kg8 17. Nf6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to h5 (#3).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Nxh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #401.
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