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Winning blow: knight to e5 (f7·6)

c9-13711
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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

28. Ne5 Ke7 29. Nec6+ Kd6 30. Qxf5

Why it works

  • Sensible development: knight to e5.
  • Spot on — knight to c6 (#5).
  • Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ke7, then Nec6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #134.

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