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Winning blow: knight to f6 (d5·13)

c9-28010
Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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

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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