Winning blow: knight to c7 (d5·13)
c9-15124Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
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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