Winning blow: knight to h7 (f6)
c9-22426Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
21. Nh7+ Ke8 22. Ndf6+ exf6 23. Nxf6+ Qxf6 24. Qxf6
Why it works
- Best move. knight to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.5).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#8).
- Strong! knight to f6 is the sharp choice (#7).
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke8, then Ndf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #427.
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