Winning blow: knight to d6 (f5·13)
c9-10619Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
29. Nd6+ Kxa6 30. Nxf7 Bg7 31. h8=R Bxh8 32. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: knight to f7 (+4.2).
- A natural move: pawn to h8.
- Great move! knight to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxa6, then Nxf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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