Winning blow: knight to d4 (f3·7)
c9-16416Puzzle 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
32. Nxd4+ Kd5 33. Qb7+ Kc5 34. Nb3+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#3).
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd5, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #756.
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