Winning blow: knight to d6 (f5·10)
c9-15047Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Nd6+ Kc7 30. Qb7+ Kxd6 31. Rxf7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (+8.0).
- Strong! rook to f7 is the sharp choice (+8.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc7, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #799.
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