Winning blow: knight to f6 (g4·4)
sf-t-0068Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Nf6+ Kf8 22. Qh8+ Ng8 23. Qxg8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#2).
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kf8, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
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