Winning blow: knight to d6 (c4·14)
c9-12084Puzzle 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
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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