Winning blow: knight to f8 (g6·2)
c9-23447Puzzle 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
26. Nxf8+ Qxg1 27. Nxe6+ Kf7 28. Qxc8 Kxe6 29. Bxb7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f8 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (+3.2).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (+3.0).
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxg1, then Nxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #879.
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