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Winning blow: knight to g4 (f2·6)

c9-12420
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

27. Ng4 Kf8 28. Rb7 e5 29. Ne6+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: knight to g4.
  • rook to b7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead e5, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #880.

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