Winning blow: knight to d8 (c6·4)
c9-21267Puzzle 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
33. Nxd8+ Qxd8 34. Qd6 Qxd6 35. exd6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d8 keeps the pressure (#8).
- queen to d6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d6 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxd8, then Qd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #944.
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