Winning blow: knight to f6 (d5·18)
c9-13723naming 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. Nf6+ Kf8 25. Nd7+ Ke8 26. Qf7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #521.
SP-521 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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