Winning blow: knight to d6 (c4·12)
c9-10431Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
34. Nd6 d4 35. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
- Well found: queen to d4 (+7.8).
- You win decisive material (+7.8).
- If instead d4, then Qxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #945.
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