Winning blow: knight to g6 (f4·10)
c9-25762Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
24. Nxg6+ Kf7 25. Ne5+ Ke6 26. Nxd7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g6 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (+7.8).
- Strong! knight to d7 is the sharp choice (+8.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf7, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #185.
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