Winning blow: knight to d4 (c2·2)
c9-18068Puzzle 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. Ncxd4 cxd4 32. Nxd4 h5 33. Nxf5+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (#5).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead cxd4, then Rxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #329.
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