Winning blow: knight to d7 (c5·18)
c9-20179naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
31. Nd7+ Kc8 32. Bd6 Ra7 33. Ne5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- bishop to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Bd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
SP-363 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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