Winning blow: knight to d7 (c5·22)
c9-18929Puzzle 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
21. Nd7+ Qxd7 22. exd6 c6 23. Rxc6
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxd7, then exd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
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