Winning blow: knight to g8 (f6·3)
c9-21637Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
8. Ng8+ Rxg8 9. Qxg8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g8 keeps the pressure (+11.0).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxg8, then Qxg8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #424.
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