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Winning blow: knight to f6 (d7·8)

c9-09458
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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

20. Nf6+ Kf8 21. Nxg8 Rxd5 22. Qxg7+

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#8).
  • Spot on — knight to g8 (#5).
  • Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead gxf6, then Qxg8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #180.

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