Winning blow: knight to d6 (f5·19)
c9-16714Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
39. Nxd6 Rh8 40. Qb7+ Kd8 41. Qc8+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rf8, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
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