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Winning blow: knight to d6 (c4·14)

c9-12084
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Nd6+ Kd7 33. Nf5+ Ke8 34. Qb8+

Why it works

  • Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — knight to f5 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kd8, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #804.

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