Winning blow: knight to f6 (d7·8)
c9-09458naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2100Theme: 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
20. Nf6+ Kf8 21. Nxg8 Rxd5 22. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — knight to g8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead gxf6, then Qxg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #180.
SP-180 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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