Winning blow: knight to d6 (f5·16)
c9-16477Puzzle 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
36. Nd6+ Ka8 37. Rxc7 Rxc3+ 38. dxc3
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #882.
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