Winning blow: knight to d6 (b5·14)
c9-15414Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Nd6+ Kg7 29. Qe7+ Kh8 30. Rxa8
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg8, then Qe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #423.
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