Winning blow: knight to e7 (f5·20)
c9-23105Puzzle 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
10. Ne7+ Rxe7 11. Qxh7+ Kf7 12. Bxa8 Ke8 13. exf4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: queen to h7 (+4.7).
- Strong! bishop to a8 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxe7, then Qxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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