Winning blow: knight to h5 (f4)
sf-t-0028Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
21. Nh5+ Kh6 22. Ng3+ Kg7 23. Nf5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h5 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — knight to g3 (#6).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh6, then Ng3+ and you stay on top.
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