Winning blow: knight to d7 (f6·12)
c9-28044Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
16. Nd7+ Kg8 17. Bxh7+ Rxh7 18. Nf6+ Kf8 19. Nxh7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — bishop to h7 (+6.5).
- Strong! knight to f6 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
- Best move. knight to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg8, then Bxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
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