Winning blow: knight to d8 (f7)
c9-10799Puzzle 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
27. Nxd8 Nxd8 28. Qe1 Qxg2 29. Nf6+ Kf7 30. Nxd7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d8 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- queen to e1 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! knight to f6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.5).
- Best move. knight to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxd8, then Qe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #172.
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