Winning blow: knight to d6 (f5·14)
c9-10909Puzzle 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
35. Nd6+ Kb8 36. Ne6 Ra2+ 37. Kg3 Rg2+ 38. Kxg2
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.1).
- knight to e6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g3.
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb8, then Ne6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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