Winning blow: knight to f6 (d5·15)
c9-11845Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Nf6+ Kc8 32. Qc6+ Kd8 33. Qd5+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #644.
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