Winning blow: knight to d5 (f4·6)
c9-11141Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Nd5+ Bf5 36. Rd8+ Kg7 37. e7
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#3).
- A natural move: pawn to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bf5, then e7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #88.
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