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Winning blow: knight to d5 (f6·3)

c9-20029
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

21. Nd5 Re8 22. Bc6 Rf8 23. Qxe7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: knight to d5.
  • bishop to c6 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Re8, then Bc6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #15.

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