Winning blow: knight to d7 (c5·15)
c9-13444Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
29. Nd7+ Kg8 30. Rxe7 Rh7 31. Qxc4+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Rxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #173.
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