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Winning blow: knight to d7 (c5·14)

c9-23633
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

39. Ncd7 Re6 40. Nf8 Rf6 41. Nfxg6

Why it works

  • Sensible development: knight to d7.
  • knight to f8 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to g6 is the top choice (+4.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.7).
  • If instead Re6, then Nf8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #33.

Explore position #33

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