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Winning blow: knight to d7 (e5·20)

c9-15998
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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

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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