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Winning blow: knight to f6 (d5·16)

c9-09715
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

21. Nxf6+ Kxf6 22. Qe6+ Kg5 23. Qg6+

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Well found: queen to e6 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kxf6, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #620.

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