Winning blow: knight to f5 (g7·3)
c9-18041Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
9. Nf5 c5 10. Nxd6 Rxd6 11. Bxg6 hxg6 12. Qxe5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: knight to d6, and you stand better (+2.8).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+3.3).
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead c5, then Nxd6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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