Winning blow: knight to d7 (e5)
c9-06077Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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
11. Nxd7 Qxd7 12. O-O-O Rhf8 13. Rhf1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qxd7, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
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