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Winning blow: knight to d6 (e4·24)

c9-11181
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. Nxd6 Nxd6 33. Qxd6+ Ka7 34. Bxc5+

Why it works

  • Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to d6 (#5).
  • Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Nxd6, then Rxd6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #846.

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