Winning blow: knight to d6 (f5·17)
c9-16919naming 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
24. Nd6+ Kf8 25. Qh7 Nxe5 26. Nxe5
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- queen to h7 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to e5 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Qh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #673.
SP-673 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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