Winning blow: knight to d6 (b5·21)
c9-13541Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
25. Nxd6+ Kxc6 26. Qf3+ Kxd6 27. Rd3+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to f3 (#3).
- Strong! rook to d3 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxc6, then Qf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #815.
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