Winning blow: knight to f7 (d6·7)
c9-15328Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
25. Nf7+ Kc7 26. Qd6+ Kb7 27. Qxa6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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