Winning blow: knight to f6 (g4·9)
c9-25419Puzzle 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
28. Nf6+ Qxf6 29. Qxc7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (+7.7).
- Well found: queen to c7 (+8.3).
- You win decisive material (+8.3).
- If instead Qxf6, then Qxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #804.
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