Winning blow: knight to d7 (e5·13)
c9-18597Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Nd7+ Kc8 29. Nb6+ Kb8 30. Rc1
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (#3).
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #586.
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