Winning blow: knight to d6 (c4·15)
c9-18341Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
33. Nd6 d3 34. Nxe4 d2 35. h5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to d6.
- Spot on — knight to e4 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to h5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d3, then Be6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #245.
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