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Winning blow: knight to f7 (g5·7)

c9-18194
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. Nxf7 Qe6 33. Ng5+ Kd6 34. c7

Why it works

  • Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — knight to g5 (#5).
  • A natural move: pawn to c7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Re8, then Ng5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #427.

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