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Winning blow: knight to d7 (f6·13)

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Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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

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.

Explore position #252

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