Winning blow: knight to d7 (e5·2)
c9-08726Puzzle rating: 1106Theme: 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
14. Nxd7+ Kc8 15. Nxf8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- A brilliant blow: knight to f8, and you stand better (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Nxf8 and you win the queen.
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