Winning blow: knight to d4 (f5·3)
c9-26151Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
24. Nd4 Nxd3 25. Nxe6 Rxf2+ 26. Kg1 Kd7 27. Rdxd3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: knight to e6 (+3.8).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- Best move. rook to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Nxd3, then Nxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #139.
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