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Winning blow: knight to c7 (d5·14)

c9-12645
Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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. Nc7+ Kc8 28. Nb5 b6 29. Na7+

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • knight to b5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to a7 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kc8, then Bb6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #680.

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