Winning blow: knight to f7 (e5·15)
c9-13392naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: 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
28. Nf7+ Kg8 29. Nh6+ Kh8 30. Qd8+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: knight to h6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Nh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #609.
SP-609 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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