Winning blow: knight to f6 (d5·19)
c9-13707Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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. Nf6+ Kc7 30. Qxc4+ Kb7 31. Rxe7+ Kb6 32. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #590.
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