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Winning blow: knight to d6 (f7·2)

c9-21234
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

32. Nd6 Nc5 33. Nxc4+ Kb5 34. cxb3

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Spot on — knight to c4 (+4.9).
  • Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+4.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Nc5, then Nxc4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #730.

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