Winning blow: knight to h6 (f5·12)
c9-27681Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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. Nh6+ Nxh6 25. d8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: pawn to d8 (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Nxh6, then d8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #328.
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