Winning blow: knight to d8 (f7·2)
c9-17852Puzzle 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
31. Nd8+ Kh7 32. e8=Q Ra6 33. Bb1+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to e8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then e8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #424.
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