Winning blow: knight to f5 (g3·16)
c9-19300Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
14. Nxf5 cxd4 15. Bxf4 Bxf4 16. dxe6 Qe5 17. exd7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (+4.9).
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (+2.9).
- Best move. pawn to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead cxd4, then Bxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #310.
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