Winning blow: knight to d7 (c5·17)
c9-19738Puzzle 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
34. Nd7+ Kf7 35. Re7+ Kg8 36. Qe6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxd7, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #170.
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