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Winning blow: knight to f6 (g4·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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