Winning blow: knight to d6 (f5·18)
c9-10823Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
39. Nd6 Ka8 40. c3 Kb8 41. Rh7
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to d6.
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to h7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka8, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #490.
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