Winning blow: knight to d7 (c5·11)
c9-17220Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
22. Nd7+ Kg7 23. Nxf6+ Nf7 24. Nh5+ Kf8 25. Nxf4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (+5.8).
- Strong! knight to h5 is the sharp choice (+6.7).
- Great move! knight to f4 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kg7, then Nxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #643.
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