Winning blow: knight to d7 (c5·14)
c9-23633Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
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.
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