Winning blow: knight to f5 (d6·5)
c9-13014Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
27. Nf5+ exf5 28. Rxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+8.3).
- Well found: rook to c6 (#13).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead exf5, then Rxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #369.
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