Winning blow: knight to f6 (d5·17)
c9-11351naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2100Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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. Nxf6+ Kg7 25. Nxd7+ Kh6 26. Qg7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Nxe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #81.
SP-81 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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