Winning blow: knight to d7 (f6·13)
c9-11455Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
31. Nd7 Nxd7 32. Rxd7 e4 33. h4
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to d7.
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to h4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxd7, then Rxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #252.
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