Winning blow: knight to d7 (e5·20)
c9-15998Puzzle 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
27. Nd7+ Kc8 28. Nb6+ Kd8 29. Bh4+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: knight to b6 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to h4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #858.
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