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Winning blow: knight to d6 (f5·10)

c9-15047
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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

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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