Winning blow: knight to d6 (f5·12)
c9-16544Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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. Nfd6+ Rxd6 29. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxd6, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #858.
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