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Winning blow: knight to c7 (d5·13)

c9-15124
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

34. Nc7 Kg8 35. Ne6 gxh3+ 36. Kxh3

Why it works

  • Sensible development: knight to c7.
  • knight to e6 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to h3 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead gxh3+, then Kh2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #55.

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