Winning blow: knight to d6 (f7·7)
c9-12447Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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
28. Nd6+ Kf8 29. Rf7+ Kg8 30. Ra8 Kh8 31. Rxf6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Well found: rook to f7 (+7.5).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (+7.4).
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kf8, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #563.
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