Winning blow: knight to f6 (e4·9)
c9-20997Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
30. Nf6+ Nxf6 31. gxf6 Rxc8 32. Rxc8
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — pawn to f6 (#5).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxf6, then gxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #273.
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