Winning blow: knight to f6 (d5·13)
c9-28010Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
27. Nf6+ Kc8 28. Qa6+ Rb7 29. Nc6 Qxe2+ 30. Qxe2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#10).
- Well found: queen to a6 (#8).
- A natural move: knight to c6.
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
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