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Winning blow: knight to e6 (f8·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Ne6 Re7 33. Ng7 Bb2 34. Kxg2

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
  • knight to g7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (+2.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead Re7, then Ng7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #413.

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