Winning blow: knight to d5 (f4·4)
c9-25881Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
15. Nxd5+ Kxe8 16. Nc7+ Kf7 17. O-O Bh7 18. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (+4.0).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- Best move. knight to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxe8, then Nc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #430.
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