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Winning blow: knight to f6 (d5·17)

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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

24. Nxf6+ Kg7 25. Nxd7+ Kh6 26. Qg7+

Why it works

  • Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — knight to d7 (#5).
  • Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kg7, then Nxe4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #81.

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