Winning blow: knight to f8 (e6·8)
c9-19735Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
38. Nf8+ Kg7 39. Qe7+ Kg8 40. Nd7
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- A natural move: knight to d7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Nd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #151.
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